Hi All,

I have been reading, but with parents here have had less time for posting (also now we have relatives from Sydney in Mel for the week who drop in every now and again). All going well here CJ sleeps really well from midnight till about 6:30 or 7:00am and is also feeding very well (cold weather is not so good on my nipples but nothing too bad) and piling on the weight- so I am having a pretty easy time of it for the moment - I feel for all you guys who are not getting so much sleep, don't know how you do it, I was such a grouch on Sat because I felt a little bit tired and I am getting a fair amount of sleep. Went to the docs today to get CJ's hips checked again, still a bit of a click so got a referral for the ultrasound, but the doctor said even if ultrasound shows a problem as is caught early a harness for a few weeks should sort it out.

Bella & Kat - I relate to what you have both said about your births, I also have my moments where I feel like a bit of a failure, and like you have said rationally I know that did everything I could but is when am feeling a bit tired, and emotional or I think about having any more children - that I think mind starts playing tricks on me. The whole experience for me apart from the last few hours or epidural and c-section was actually very positive so I keep trying to remember that if I start thinking that I failed. The consultant who did the c-section told me there was know way in the position she was and being the size she was, which I try to focus on but occasionally I think what if I had done this maybe she wouldn't have been in that position etc etc - you can drive yourself mad!!!

Kat - Hope you enjoyed your first birthday as a mum

Naomi, Janelle, Krystie e - Read on facebook how much you guys are enjoying choosing outfits - I wish you could pick ones out for CJ, I am rubbish at it, been getting my mum to do it - as if left to me would only be in wondersuits! Maybe once my parents have left and I can organise some of the clothes to make stuff easier to find I will enjoy it more.

Love seeing everyones photos on facebook by the way.